Adjunct Faculty - Electives Course Director - (496575

Department
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Clinical Sciences
Salary
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Commensurate with experience

Description
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The Department of Clinical Sciences in the newly established Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine invites applications for a Adjunct Faculty position in the field of a primary care discipline. We are recruiting new faculty who have achieved excellence in education, teaching, and research and are prepared to contribute to our bold vision (http://www.uh.edu/medicine/).

The Director of the Electives will provide oversight of the electives of the College of Medicine, ensuring the breadth and quality commensurate with the robust student experiences students need for clinical skill development and career exploration. The job reports to the Associate Dean for Medical Education and is responsible for development of the electives catalog, student assessment and support, and alignment of clinical skills with the college of medicine medical education program objectives,competency-based frameworks, and LCME accreditation standards.

The University of Houston is a comprehensive, Carnegie Tier 1public research university located on a park-like campus close tothe Texas Medical Center and major energy companies, with over
45,000 students distributed across 15 colleges, including Nursing,Pharmacy, Optometry, and Social Work. As a location, Houston is thefourth largest city in the United States, and it has first-rate recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and affordable housing.

This position will be part-time at 0.4 FTE.

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of elective experiences across the curriculum.
• Ensure a sufficient number and breadth of electives spanning medical specialties to meet student learning needs and career goals.
• Regularly assess gaps and emerging needs and oversee the development of new elective offerings.

• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of faculty participating in elective experiences.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to faculty to ensure effective teaching and alignment with program goals.

• Partner with the Office of Assessment and Quality Improvement to evaluate elective effectiveness and lead continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Use student outcomes, evaluations, and performance data to inform program enhancements and ensure alignment with educationalobjectives.
• Support the development and implementation of competency-based assessment strategies for student learning.

• Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of the elective catalog,including integration of student evaluation data.
• Ensure consistency, organization, and transparency of elective offerings and requirements.

• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment across all elective experiences.
• Address concerns and provide timely feedback to faculty, staff,and students to support high-quality experiences.
• Provide student academic support and remediation as needed toensure achievement of elective course requirements and relevant competencies.

• Collaborate with curriculum leadership to ensure vertical and horizontal integration of electives within the MD program.
• Participate in and lead meetings related to elective planning and curricular development.

• Medical degree from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic college of medicine
• Board certification or board eligibility in the applicant’sdesignated specialty
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning, including active and applied learning modalities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Track record of scholarly contributions to the field of medical education
• Familiarity with accreditation standards for medical education(e.g., LCME, ACGME).
• Experience in mentoring and supporting faculty members in theirprofessional development.

• CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Applicants must have a PhD, MD or DO, dependent on the position,from an…